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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.88, 15,042.25 and 7,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.88, 15,042.25 and 7,252.12 is: 10,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.88 : 15,042.25 = 7,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.88/15,042.25 = 7,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.88x = 15,042.25 × 7,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.88x = 109,088,202.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,088,202.07/10,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.12

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